Food Hygiene Ratings for Wh Smith

100 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.

100
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
93.2%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good93.2%68
Good5.5%4
Satisfactory0.0%0
Improvement Needed1.4%1
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Wh Smith has 100 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.9 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.7/5.

Of all rated locations, 93.2% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.0% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Hillingdon has the lowest average rating for Wh Smith while Birmingham has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
WH SmithBS1 6QGBristol2Feb 08, 2026

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Camden85.0/5
Westminster75.0/5
City of London Corporation65.0/5
Hillingdon64.5/5
Birmingham55.0/5
Gateshead35.0/5
Oxford City34.7/5
Warrington35.0/5
Belfast City25.0/5
Bolsover25.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Wh Smith's average food hygiene rating?+

Wh Smith has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 100 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.

How many Wh Smith locations have a rating of 5?+

The source snapshot contains 68 Wh Smith locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 93.2% of all rated branches.

Which Wh Smith has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Wh Smith locations are in areas like Hillingdon. There are 0 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies